SFL - Dividend information

Press release from Ship Finance International Limited - 02.03.2006

We refer to the fourth quarter report released on February 17, 2006. Ship Finance International Limited is trading ex-dividend of $0.50 per share today March 2, 2006. The record date for the dividend is March 6, 2006, and the dividend will be paid on or about March 20, 2006.

For further information about the company please visit our web-site: www.shipfinance.bm